Is your oral health care where it needs to be with the closing of the year? Are you prepared to enter a new year with the best chance of oral health care success? If you have not already done so, it is important to establish an oral health care checklist that includes proper cleaning, proper smile maintenance, a healthy diet,... read more »

Are you contemplating adding fluoride mouthwash to your oral hygiene routine? If so, you’re on the right track toward a top-notch smile and oral health! No matter what rinse you use, make sure it has been approved by the American Dental Association. Our dentist, Dr. Melissa Maus, encourages you to use fluoride mouthwash because it can strengthen your tooth enamel... read more »

Does bad breath ever feel like more of an annoyance than a problem you need to address? While bad breath isn’t usually serious itself, please understand that it can be an indicator of some serious dental issues. You see, bad breath can actually be caused by an issue known as dry mouth. However, please note that dry mouth can actually... read more »

When you get a hole in your tooth, it is called a cavity. Oftentimes, cavities are caused by harmful acids created from the bacteria in plaque. With better oral hygiene, plaque can be washed away and not given a chance to flourish and damage our precious teeth. You can make a good smile great by keeping it cavity-free with these... read more »

How often have you been told that you should brush your teeth? You should remember to brush your teeth twice every day. When you brush, please remember to do so for two minutes at a time and try to start in a different area of your mouth every time. But do you know what you should do if you don’t... read more »

Maintaining good oral health extends beyond just the health of your mouth. Indeed, people with poor oral health often struggle with other issues related to their quality of life and sometimes the financial burden of costly dental procedures. Here at Melissa Maus & Associates, our dentist, Dr. Melissa Maus, understands that maintaining good oral health encompasses several critical factors. To... read more »